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As a huge fan of the post-apocalyptic genre, I’ve noticed the really good TV shows always bring something fresh to the table. Whether it’s a zombie outbreak, a devastating virus, or some other crazy event, the best ones nail the balance between compelling characters, genuinely scary threats, and these incredibly bleak, but beautiful, worlds. From massive hits like The Last of Us to shows that deserve way more attention, like Sweet Tooth, here’s what I think are the top post-apocalyptic series out there right now.

“Blink of an Eye” perfectly captures what makes Star Trek so successful: its ability to combine believable science with heartfelt stories. For Voyager in particular, this episode proves the show could still create powerful moments even alongside popular series like The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.

Directed by the acclaimed David Cronenberg, the film features Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, who would both become major stars. It’s widely considered a defining classic of the horror genre.

If you look beyond the most popular shows, you’ll discover hidden gems like Scream: The TV Series. This collaboration between MTV and Dimension Television premiered in 2015, four years after Scream 4 seemed to wrap up the original movie series with an interesting take on horror remakes. While the TV series didn’t quite replicate the films’ self-aware style, it delivered a compelling take on the classic slasher genre.

Lots of TV shows based on books or other material could benefit from a reboot. Sometimes, adaptations stray too far from the original story, or a promising show gets canceled before its time. Other times, a perfectly good series just doesn’t quite catch on with audiences. Regardless of why they didn’t fully succeed the first time, these stories are worth revisiting and adapting for television again.